Elliott Sadler Joining Sadler-Stanley Racing For King of the Modifieds 125 on March 21
EMPORIA, Va. – Former NASCAR winner Elliott Sadler is returning to his racing roots next month. Elliott will pilot the No. 16VA Pace-O-Matic Modified for Sadler-Stanley Racing to make his SMART Modified Tour debut in the $20,000 to win King of the Modifieds at South Boston Speedway on March 20-21.
Elliott was the 1995 South Boston Speedway Late Model champion and has a grandstand named in his honor at the historic Virginia short track. Elliott used his success at South Boston Speedway to catapult him to a long and successful NASCAR career, which included 17 wins in NASCAR’s National Series, which saw him named as the Most Popular Driver by the fans, four times. Elliott is one of only 36 racers in history to have won races in all of NASCAR’s top-three National Series divisions.
The race will mark the third of the SMART Modified Tour season.
“Preparing for this race has brought back some fond memories I have from the early days of my racing career,” Elliott said. “The competition I raced against every weekend at South Boston Speedway was the best in the country, and it prepared me as I moved up the ladder. I am looking forward to carrying my old number and colors at a place that means so much to me.”
Sadler-Stanley Racing co-owner Hermie Sadler said this is something he wasn’t sure he would ever see happen – but he can’t wait to see Elliott climb back behind the wheel.
“Elliott had a wonderful career and has been content in his retirement from racing, so I am so honored and thrilled he has agreed to come run this race,” Hermie Sadler said. “Let’s pack the house on March 21st at South Boston Speedway to cheer on Elliott and the entire Pace-O-Matic team in the No. 16VA.”
The SMART Modified Tour returns to South Boston Speedway on Saturday, March 21 for the $20,000 to win King of the Modifieds race day. The event begins at 2 p.m. There will be a practice day and qualifying on Friday. A full detailed schedule will be available at southbostonspeedway.com closer to race day. Fans can also visit southbostonspeedway.com to purchase tickets.
For more information on Sadler-Stanley Racing, visit Sadler-StanleyRacing.com and follow SS Racing on Facebook. For more information on the SMART Modified Tour, visit smartmodifiedtour.com.
ABOUT SS RACING
The Sadler-Stanley Racing (SS Racing) team was started in 2022 by NASCAR TV personality and 1993 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year Hermie Sadler and his friend, Virginia State Senator and Attorney, Bill Stanley. SS Racing has been in existence for four years and won multiple events and two championships. The team won two races in 2022, including a once-in-a-lifetime win in the return to North Wilkesboro Speedway with the SMART Modified Tour with NASCAR legend Ryan Newman driving. In 2023, the team returned to Victory Lane twice on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic with Labonte piloting the No. 18VA to victory at Tri-County Speedway and Orange County Speedway. Luke Baldwin picked up two wins as a Rookie with the SMART Modified Tour in 2024, also capturing the series championship. Baldwin followed it up a year later by capturing four additional wins and the 2025 championship.
ABOUT PACE-O-MATIC
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ABOUT PSR PRODUCTS
PSR Products was founded by longtime racer, crew member and chassis and engine builder Phil Stefanelli. Wearing many hats throughout his racing career exposed Stefanelli to all of the secrets to speed. He has worked hard with industry leaders to develop some of the most cutting edge parts and components that have been driven to Victory Lane from the weekly short tracks to the top levels of NASCAR. Now, Stefanelli has taken all of his experience, combined it with a team of talented staff members and the team prepares and sets up chassis for many of the top Modified contenders. Follow PSR Products on social media or visit psrproducts.net for more information.
ABOUT STANLEY LAW GROUP
The Stanley Law Group was founded by State Senator Bill Stanley and his mother Diane in 1998, serving clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in both civil litigation and criminal defense on behalf of their clients. The Stanley Law Group is a distinguished Franklin County based law firm known for its comprehensive legal solutions and client-centered approach. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys, the firm provides expert counsel across a wide range of legal areas, consistently delivering exceptional results for its clients. Visit them at thestanleylawgroup.com.